CA2170800A1 - Hemi-Wheeled Walker - Google Patents
Hemi-Wheeled WalkerInfo
- Publication number
- CA2170800A1 CA2170800A1 CA2170800A CA2170800A CA2170800A1 CA 2170800 A1 CA2170800 A1 CA 2170800A1 CA 2170800 A CA2170800 A CA 2170800A CA 2170800 A CA2170800 A CA 2170800A CA 2170800 A1 CA2170800 A1 CA 2170800A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- segment
- walker
- patient
- upright
- support surface
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- 230000000087 stabilizing effect Effects 0.000 abstract 4
- 238000011084 recovery Methods 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
- A61H3/04—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
- A61H3/04—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
- A61H2003/046—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons with braking means
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- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
Abstract
The present invention is a hemi-wheeled walker which is particularly useful with respect to hemiplegics.
Patients of this type generally have one strong side of their body and one relatively weak side. Many patients have suffered from a stroke. The hemi-wheeled walker comprises an upright segment having a lower base portion extending parallel to the side of the user, with a handle at an upper portion thereof. The upright segment is a adapted for low force movement across a support surface when the user is supported on his strong side and adapted for gripping engagement with the support surface when the patient requires additional support when he is primarily supported by his weak side. A stabilizing segment is provided to one side of the upright segment and has at least one wheel at a point of contact of the stabilizing segment with the support surface. The stabilizing segment maintains the upright segment in an upright orientation and braces the upright segment against pivoting movement in a direction to the side of the user and towards the stabilizing segment. With this arrangement, the walker is designed to oppose or to minimize the patient falling to his strong side, which would be the tendency when the patient is supported on his weak leg and is moving his strong leg to the next position for walking. The low force movement of the walker across the support surface, when it is not used as a support aid, is highly desirable, as the patient is moving the walker generally with one hand and may otherwise have some difficulty in lifting and repositioning of the walker. It must be appreciated that many patients of this type are recovering and can be at various stages of recovery and often lack confidence. The support aid must be reliable and instill the confidence in the patient.
Patients of this type generally have one strong side of their body and one relatively weak side. Many patients have suffered from a stroke. The hemi-wheeled walker comprises an upright segment having a lower base portion extending parallel to the side of the user, with a handle at an upper portion thereof. The upright segment is a adapted for low force movement across a support surface when the user is supported on his strong side and adapted for gripping engagement with the support surface when the patient requires additional support when he is primarily supported by his weak side. A stabilizing segment is provided to one side of the upright segment and has at least one wheel at a point of contact of the stabilizing segment with the support surface. The stabilizing segment maintains the upright segment in an upright orientation and braces the upright segment against pivoting movement in a direction to the side of the user and towards the stabilizing segment. With this arrangement, the walker is designed to oppose or to minimize the patient falling to his strong side, which would be the tendency when the patient is supported on his weak leg and is moving his strong leg to the next position for walking. The low force movement of the walker across the support surface, when it is not used as a support aid, is highly desirable, as the patient is moving the walker generally with one hand and may otherwise have some difficulty in lifting and repositioning of the walker. It must be appreciated that many patients of this type are recovering and can be at various stages of recovery and often lack confidence. The support aid must be reliable and instill the confidence in the patient.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US08/398,293 US5647602A (en) | 1995-03-03 | 1995-03-03 | Hemi-wheeled walker |
US08/398,293 | 1995-03-13 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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CA2170800A1 true CA2170800A1 (en) | 1996-09-14 |
CA2170800C CA2170800C (en) | 1999-12-21 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA002170800A Expired - Fee Related CA2170800C (en) | 1995-03-03 | 1996-03-01 | Hemi-wheeled walker |
Country Status (4)
Country | Link |
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US (1) | US5647602A (en) |
AU (1) | AU4780596A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2170800C (en) |
WO (1) | WO1996027359A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (43)
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NL9500423A (en) * | 1995-03-03 | 1996-10-01 | Premis Med Bv | Walker. |
SE512103C2 (en) * | 1997-04-01 | 2000-01-24 | Sven E Malmstroem | BRAKE MECHANISM |
US5983911A (en) * | 1997-05-26 | 1999-11-16 | Steele; Richard B. | Device to assist a person to sit and stand while maintaining their balance |
US6070603A (en) * | 1998-08-07 | 2000-06-06 | Politz; Janice A. | Walker for persons having use of only one arm |
US6170501B1 (en) * | 1999-06-15 | 2001-01-09 | Christine Ann Cook | Folding aid to assist in rising from a seated position |
US6338493B1 (en) * | 2000-04-19 | 2002-01-15 | Eli Wohlgemuth | Walker chair |
US6340168B1 (en) * | 2000-08-25 | 2002-01-22 | Doris W. Alexander | Convertible chair and walker assembly |
US6571896B2 (en) * | 2001-07-03 | 2003-06-03 | Kevin L. Roberts | Mechanized walker |
US20030151232A1 (en) * | 2002-02-14 | 2003-08-14 | Tianfu Li | Multiple purpose device to assist physically disabled persons |
US6877519B2 (en) * | 2002-05-29 | 2005-04-12 | Daniel J. Fink | Collapsible side wheeled walker |
US6817372B2 (en) * | 2002-08-28 | 2004-11-16 | Stella G. Ennals | Tray for a walker |
JP4139192B2 (en) * | 2002-11-19 | 2008-08-27 | 中井 律子 | Preheating cooking method of food |
US6921101B1 (en) * | 2003-02-07 | 2005-07-26 | Givi Lauren | Combined wheelchair, walker, and sitting chair |
WO2005030107A1 (en) * | 2003-09-22 | 2005-04-07 | Apex Medical Corporation | Walker basket |
US7837208B2 (en) * | 2003-10-07 | 2010-11-23 | Phillip Minyard Willis | Mobile support assembly |
US9173802B2 (en) | 2003-10-07 | 2015-11-03 | Amg Medical, Usa. | Mobile support assembly |
US7926834B2 (en) * | 2003-10-07 | 2011-04-19 | AMG Medical, USA | Mobile support assembly |
US7073801B2 (en) * | 2003-10-07 | 2006-07-11 | Access Product Marketing, Llc | Foldable mobility support device |
US7540527B2 (en) * | 2003-10-07 | 2009-06-02 | Phillip Minyard Willis | Mobile support assembly |
US20080129016A1 (en) * | 2006-01-31 | 2008-06-05 | Phillip Minyard Willis | Mobile support assembly |
US20050139246A1 (en) * | 2003-12-08 | 2005-06-30 | Davidson James J.Jr. | Support Arm |
US7229092B1 (en) | 2004-08-17 | 2007-06-12 | John Charles Parker | Walking aid |
CA2517117A1 (en) * | 2005-05-13 | 2006-11-13 | Philip M. Willis | Walking cane assembly |
US7451992B2 (en) * | 2006-01-31 | 2008-11-18 | Phillip Minyard Willis | Mobile support assembly |
US7726327B2 (en) * | 2006-09-29 | 2010-06-01 | Tubular Fabricators Industry, Inc. | Universal mount for a walker |
US20090152826A1 (en) * | 2007-12-18 | 2009-06-18 | Jose Freitas Silva | Cargo cart with hitch for wheeled mobility device |
US7871088B2 (en) * | 2007-12-18 | 2011-01-18 | José Silva | Cargo cart for wheeled mobility device |
US8439376B2 (en) * | 2008-07-08 | 2013-05-14 | Amg Medical, Usa. | Mobile support assembly |
US20110094550A1 (en) * | 2009-10-26 | 2011-04-28 | Stander, Inc. | Compressible wheel tip for a walking aid |
SE536028C2 (en) * | 2011-10-06 | 2013-04-09 | Haelso Och Laserspecialisterna Maelardalen Kb | Crutch with wheels |
GB201212432D0 (en) * | 2012-07-12 | 2012-08-29 | Nottingham Rehab Ltd | Walking frame and foot therefor |
JP5584272B2 (en) * | 2012-11-28 | 2014-09-03 | 株式会社幸和製作所 | Walking aid |
JP5215504B1 (en) * | 2012-12-03 | 2013-06-19 | 信一 小屋野 | Walker |
US20160106617A1 (en) * | 2012-12-06 | 2016-04-21 | Richard N Sarns | Walker for Disabled Persons |
WO2014113981A1 (en) * | 2013-01-25 | 2014-07-31 | Jie Yebing | Walking aid device |
US20150090308A1 (en) * | 2013-09-27 | 2015-04-02 | Remco Bos | Walker assembly and method of use to assist a seated person to rise to a standing position |
US10111803B2 (en) * | 2016-07-12 | 2018-10-30 | Vicki L. Julian | Mobility walker |
USD836500S1 (en) | 2017-07-12 | 2018-12-25 | Vicki L. Julian | Mobility walker |
US10744051B2 (en) * | 2017-11-10 | 2020-08-18 | Carolyn Virgo | Mobility device |
US10227102B1 (en) | 2018-09-27 | 2019-03-12 | Ronald Ballou | Mobility assistance vehicle |
US11382820B2 (en) | 2020-02-11 | 2022-07-12 | William Hood English | Stair assist cane |
USD955737S1 (en) | 2020-10-20 | 2022-06-28 | Rhonda G. Rock | Rolling cane |
US20220401288A1 (en) * | 2021-06-22 | 2022-12-22 | Donald H. Ugoletti | Medical walker devices and methods of using the same |
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CH219031A (en) * | 1939-09-12 | 1942-01-15 | E Coath Ethel | Device to facilitate the movement of pedestrians in the dark. |
US2244869A (en) * | 1940-09-23 | 1941-06-10 | Herbert A Everest | Glider cane |
US2759525A (en) * | 1954-12-28 | 1956-08-21 | Elmer F Ries | Multiple purpose invalid walker |
US3350095A (en) * | 1965-08-16 | 1967-10-31 | Edward W Clasen | Mobile walking aid with brake means |
GB1096547A (en) * | 1965-11-13 | 1967-12-29 | Cyril Hornby | Improvements in or relating to walking-aids |
GB1342397A (en) * | 1971-05-21 | 1974-01-03 | Drove Precision Eng Co Ltd | Carrier with rolling elements |
FR2267750A1 (en) * | 1974-04-17 | 1975-11-14 | Kimmerle Emile | Combined stick and crutch on rollers - has stick tilting and sliding vertically in chassis |
AU3025077A (en) * | 1976-11-02 | 1979-05-10 | Creaser K A | Invalid walking aid |
GB2074033B (en) * | 1980-04-22 | 1984-01-25 | Perry G M | Folding wheeled walking aid |
US4700730A (en) * | 1986-01-02 | 1987-10-20 | Regents Of The University Of Minnesota | Walker for a small child |
US4765355A (en) * | 1986-09-26 | 1988-08-23 | Kent Charles C | Wheeled walking device |
US4907794A (en) * | 1987-12-24 | 1990-03-13 | Guardian Products, Inc. | Foldable rolling walker |
US4962781A (en) * | 1989-12-26 | 1990-10-16 | Kanbar Maurice S | Collapsible rolling cane |
US5046748A (en) * | 1990-04-06 | 1991-09-10 | Oat Judge Patricia C | Walker with automatic braking mechanism |
US5353824A (en) * | 1993-12-14 | 1994-10-11 | Woods Carlton M | Bifold seat for folding walker |
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1995
- 1995-03-03 US US08/398,293 patent/US5647602A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1996
- 1996-03-01 WO PCT/CA1996/000126 patent/WO1996027359A1/en active Application Filing
- 1996-03-01 CA CA002170800A patent/CA2170800C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-03-01 AU AU47805/96A patent/AU4780596A/en not_active Abandoned
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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AU4780596A (en) | 1996-09-23 |
CA2170800C (en) | 1999-12-21 |
WO1996027359A1 (en) | 1996-09-12 |
US5647602A (en) | 1997-07-15 |
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